tangiest
Most zesty-tasting one
Tangiest is the superlative form of tangy—having the most sharp, piquant flavor.
Tangy describes foods with a pleasantly acidic or sour bite: citrus, vinegar, fermented things.
This is the tangiest salsa I've ever had.
Of all the yogurts, the Greek one was tangiest.
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- orangeCitrus with segments
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
yuzu · kumquat · pomelo · mandarin · clementine · satsuma · citrus zest · lemon curd
Sharp-flavored small pie
- sourSharp, biting taste
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
acrid · keen · piercing · stinging · bracing · astringent · lip-smacking · vinegary
Acidic cooking liquid
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
salsa · mustard · relish · tamarind · hot sauce · sriracha · harissa · sambal
Firm aged English cheese
- goat cheeseCheese from caprine milk
- fetaBrined Greek cheese
- blue cheeseVeined, tangy cultured dairy
- agedAdvanced in years
parmesan · roquefort · gorgonzola · sharp cheddar · aged gouda · pecorino · chevre · rind
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- orangeCitrus with segments
tangerine · yuzu · kumquat · pomelo · mandarin · clementine · satsuma · citrus zest · lemon curd · lime pickle
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
pungent · acrid · keen · piercing · stinging · bracing · astringent · lip-smacking · vinegary · acerbic
vinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
sauerkraut · salsa · mustard · relish · tamarind · hot sauce · sriracha · harissa · sambal · preserved lemon
cheddar
Firm aged English cheese
- goat cheeseCheese from caprine milk
- fetaBrined Greek cheese
- blue cheeseVeined, tangy cultured dairy
aged · parmesan · roquefort · gorgonzola · sharp cheddar · aged gouda · pecorino · chevre · rind